The Executive Management Team brings over 50 years of legal-specific technology experience to RainMaker Software, Inc. Their leadership demonstrates significant achievements in both innovation and implementation to maintain RainMaker’s proven reputation.
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James J. Hammond, President
James (Jim) Hammond, President of RainMaker Software, Inc., has
more than 26 years of experience building and guiding legal technology
companies in the areas of software development, implementation
and consulting. An accomplished business strategist and marketer,
Jim’s innovative perspective has helped to spearhead change and
enterprise growth in every leadership role he has held.
In February 1992, Jim began his career at ASA International (RainMaker Software’s holding company) as National Sales Manager, responsible for the development, marketing and support of ASA’s products as well as a client base in North and South America. Jim was also responsible for the development and implementation of ASA’s Legal Practice Management suite and web-enabled software, incorporating Microsoft® SQL Server technology. His proclivity for beneficial change led him to a promotion to Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 1993, and then to Executive Vice President of Sales and Product Development in 1999. Finally, in the beginning of 2001, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager. Jim’s business savvy was instrumental in the acquisitions of Precedent Technology (the Pyramid product), CompuTrac, Inc. and, most recently, Computer Law Systems (the SUMMIT product).
With a unique blend of natural leadership abilities, creativity and operational strengths Jim was appointed President of RainMaker Software, Inc. in 2002. His strategic approach to building a business brand helped to create the hallmark of the company; a customer-centric approach which included the development of new services such as a client Web Portal, Web-based client training and user meetings, along with many other benefits that have earned RainMaker one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. In addition, Jim’s forward-thinking has been the catalyst in developing new “leap-frog” products in the legal market such as integrated Business Intelligence with Digital Dashboards, and the 2007 release of Platinum version 8.0 (with Microsoft SharePoint Portal integration). With more than 400 new items touching 20 modules in Platinum 8.0 it is the largest, most comprehensive release in the 38-year history of the company. His leadership has led RainMaker Software to record profitability through marketing, brand awareness and high quality, innovative products.
Prior to joining ASA, Jim played a key role in the sales and marketing release of major product lines and service offerings at Barrister Information Systems. In his capacity as Vice President of Field Operations, he directed the sales and services function throughout Barrister’s North American network of regional and branch offices.
Jim began his legal career with Step-Saver Data Systems where, as Vice President of Business Development, he set up distribution channels for legal software systems.
He is a member of the ABA Associate Member Law Practice Management Section and a frequent guest speaker at industry events. Additionally, articles authored by Jim have appeared in a variety of industry publications including; ALM’s Law Journal Newsletter – Accounting and Financial Planning, ALA’s Law Journal Newsletter – Legal Tech Newsletter, eTECHnews, New Jersey Law Journal, The Declaration and ILTA publications.
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Lak Ayyar,
Vice President, Research & Development
Lak Ayyar, Vice President, Research & Development joined RainMaker
in the fall of 1997 as a part-time contractor and was then hired
in 1999 as a full-time Programmer/Analyst. In 2000, Lak was promoted
to Product Supervisor, and then became Manager of Development
in 2001. In 2002, he was again promoted to Director of Product
Development, and in 2003 he was appointed to his current role.
Lak is responsible for all software design, development and quality
assurance for RainMaker Software, Inc. As a graduate from Bharathiar
University in India, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer
Science, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information
Systems, from Western Governors University in Utah. Lak has 12+
years of software design and development, and project management
experience; working on projects in Asia, Europe and the United
States. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at SMU Cox School
of Business.
Prior to joining RainMaker, Lak worked as a sub-contractor for 2 years on various software design and development projects in Switzerland and Michigan.
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F. Kevin Standing,
Vice President, Sales
Kevin Standing joined RainMaker in June of 2004 as National Sales
Manager. In December 2007, he was promoted to Vice President,
Sales. With more than 20 years of legal sales experience, Kevin
is responsible for new sales opportunities and activities, while
overseeing the regional sales managers. Other responsibilities
include, developing, and executing the sales plan, setting objectives
for the sales team to achieve company-wide business goals and
continued membership in RainMaker’s President’s Council. Under
his direction, RainMaker Software, Inc. has become one of the
leading time and billing software providers within the mid-to-large
sized law firm market.
Prior to his appointment with RainMaker Software, Kevin held the position of Regional Sales Manager with Solution 6, now known as Aderant. Additionally, he has held positions with SteelPoint Technologies and Barrister Information Systems.
Kevin is a graduate of Manchester College, located in Connecticut, where he studied Information Management.
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Rodger Cottrell, Director of Operations
Rodger Cottrell, Director of Operations, joined the RainMaker team in July of 2007. With more than 15 years experience implementing financial software in large law firms, Rodger manages the implementation, support, custom programming, and e-Learning departments. In his role, Cottrell steers and develops each department’s plans and initiatives to achieve RainMaker’s financial and strategic goals.
Prior to his appointment with RainMaker Software, Inc., Rodger served as Manager of Business Process Management for Thomson Elite. Additionally, he has held senior consulting positions with Wilson Technology Associates, Inc., and Decision Basis Group, where he provided strategic counsel and project management to law firms implementing new financial systems. Rodger started his career as a Financial Analyst for Dechert, Price and Rhoads before being promoted to Assistant Treasurer.
Cottrell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College located in New Hampshire.
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Kim Robinson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Kim Robinson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, joined the RainMaker team over nine years ago in the role of Accounting Supervisor. Since joining the team, Kim has led RainMaker through two accounting system conversions and has recently implemented RainMaker’s software for all accounting functions.
Kim is responsible for the accounting operations within RainMaker, which includes; billing, month-end processing, accounts payable and receivable. In addition to heading the accounting department, Kim is responsible for all company human resource functions.
Kim is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management. Prior to joining RainMaker, she held a supervising position within a consumer loan department of a bank and with a local university in the controller’s office.
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